The Great Gatsby is considered to be the "great American novel" by many because the main character of the story is said to "embody the innocence of the American dream." ... Critics say that Fitzgerald tells of this corruption in many of his novels, The Great Gatsby included. ... The underlying theme in all of this is that Gatsby uses money to form personal relationships. ... The sun is a symbol for hope and vitality and growth. ... Scott Fitzgerald proves this fact in The Great Gatsby. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby." ... The topic of literature touches me on a personal level; often there are no firm limitations of what can or cannot be correct. And thus, puts forth a strong longing to fully immerse myself into written works and pieces to dictate my own personal thoughts and opinions. ... With great responsibility and effort, there is no doubt in my mind that I will not be successful in the course. ... With the continuous and rapid growth of knowledge in the modern generation, many students of Southwest High School appeal to a more challenging and decisive curr...

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The Gilded Age produced the infamous Jay Gatsby of The Great Gatsby by F. ... Nonetheless, Jay Gatsby is passionate and optimistic, which is something the reader can relate to. ... Anti-heroes have room for emotional growth due to the complexity of their character. Because the classical hero is synonymous with upright morals and perfection, it is difficult to show any growth in their character. ... He is portrayed as a character who only performs good deeds for his personal satisfaction. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Along with the personal story is the history of a period. ``Citizen Kane'' covers the rise of the penny press, the Hearst-supported Spanish-American War, the birth of radio, the power of political machines, the rise of fascism, the growth of celebrity journalism. ... The figure of Charles Foster Kane -- like the protagonists in many of Orson Welles' other films -- is a tragic, I'd say Faustian one, wherein idealism and great power give way to hubris and eventual downfall. ... Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, each being a story in which an individual (who is the foc...

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